Friday, June 6, 2025
5:00 pm
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to Fr. Dan Joyce, Dr. Laura M. Hotchkiss, Mrs. Erin Pratt, Mrs. Bridget Bonner, Ms. Julia Tully ’08, Mr. Nicholas Burbo, the Upper School Women’s Chorale, all Liturgical ministers, the faculty and staff of the Academy, and our loving parents who have journeyed with us toward this day.
Celebrant
Fr. Dan Joyce, SJ
Entrance Procession
Cross Bearer: Ciara Elizabeth Kelly
Lectionary: Rosa Grace Morroney
Candles: Lauren Paige Dougherty & Scarlett Olivia Henry
Medals: Reagan Grace Cunningham, Kyla Zoey Payne, Grace Yacobe, & Viktoria Julia Zelubowski
Processional Hymn: Like A Sunflower
Cantor: Ava Rose DiGiuseppe and Maya Phillips Rosenberger
Refrain: Like a sunflower that follows ev’ry movement of the sun
So I turn towards You, to follow You my God.
In simplicity, charity I follow (2) (R)
In simplicity, honesty I follow (2) (R)
In simplicity, fidelity I follow (2) (R)
Introductory Rites & Greeting
Liturgy of the Word
1st Reading
Zephaniah 3:14-18a
Response: “Thanks be to God.”
Responsorial Psalm: In Every Age
Gianna Rosa Cacciutti
Cantor: Emily Ava Morley
Refrain: In ev’ry age, O God, you have been our refuge.
In ev’ry age, O God, you have been our hope.
2nd Reading
Romans 12:9-16
Response: “Thanks be to God.”
Gospel Acclamation: Celtic Alleluia
Refrain: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
Anya Katherine Dunn
Cantor: Mary Kathleen Zaffarese
Gospel
John 21:15-19
Response: “Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.”
Homily
Prayers of the Faithful
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Presentation of Gifts
Offertory Hymn: Be Not Afraid
Brooke Taylor Define
Helen Porter Coogan
Leah Solomon Gebrehiwot
Jacqueline Hope McGowan
Sienna Rae Russo
Kendyl Claire Mordan
Halle Elizabeth Alexander
Isabelle Marie Roque-Everard
Isabelle Grace Mendoza
Katie Anne McNeill
Cantor: Maya Phillips Rosenberger
Refrain:Youshallcrossthebarrendesert,butyoushallnotdieofthirst. Youshallwanderfarinsafetythoughyoudonotknowtheway. Youshallspeakyourwordsinforeignlandsandtheywillunderstand. YoushallseethefaceofGodandlive.
Refrain:Benotafraid.Igobeforeyoualways. Come,followmeandIwillgiveyourest
Ifyoupassthroughragingwatersinthesea,youshallnotdrown. Ifyouwalkamidtheburningflames,Youshallnotbeharmed Ifyoustandbeforethepow’rofhellanddeathisatyourside,knowthatIam withyouthroughitall(R)
Blessedareyourpoor,forthekingdomshallbetheirs
Blestareyouthatweepandmourn,foronedayyoushalllaugh Andifwickedtonguesinsultandhateyouallbecauseofme,blessed,blessed areyou(R)
Eucharistic Prayer Cantor: Ava Rose DiGiuseppe
Sanctus
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest!
Mystery of Faith
When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death, oh Lord, until you come again.
Amen
The Lord’s Prayer
Lamb of God
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. (x2)
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.
CommunionHymn:TableofPlenty&SupperoftheLord
Cantors:MaryKathleenZaffarese,EmilyAvaMorley,AvaRose DiGiuseppe,andMayaPhillipsRosenberger
TableofPlenty
Refrain:Cometothefeastofheavenandearth!Cometothetableofplenty; Godwillprovideforallthatweneed,hereatthetableofplenty! O,comeandsitatmytable,wheresaintsandsinnersarefriends. Iwaittowelcomethelostandlonelytosharethecupofmylove(R) O,comeandeatwithoutmoney;cometodrinkwithoutprice.
Myfeastofgladnesswillfeedyourspiritwithfaithandfullnessoflife(R) Mybreadwilleversustainyouthroughdaysofsorrowandwoe. Mywinewillflowlikeaseaofgladnesstofloodthedepthsofyoursoul (R)
SupperoftheLord
Refrain:Preciousbody,preciousblood, Hereinbreadandwine; HeretheLordpreparesthefeastdivine. Breadofloveisbrokennow,Cupoflifeis poured: Come,sharethesupperoftheLord
ThisisthebreadofGodComingdown fromheav’n,givinglifetous,toallthe world(R)
“Iamthelivingspringofeternallife; Youthatdrinkfrommeshallnotthirst again”(R)
“Iamthebreadofheav'ngivinglifetoyou Youthateatthisbreadshallneverdie.”(R)
“Allthosewhofeedonmehavetheirlifein me,asIhavemylifeinthelivingGod(R)
Allpraisetoyou,OChrist,presentinthis feast,inthisbreadweshareinonelife, oneLord.”(R)
Meditation Hymn: A Clare Benediction
Concluding Rites
Presentation and Reading of Letter from Archbishop Perez
Blessing of the Medals
Blessing of the Graduates
May God who began this good work in you carry it through to completion, enabling you to use your talents to the fullest
May God give you the grace to make wise choices and to be faithful to your commitments, always confident in the support of those who love you.
May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships, so that you will continue to seek excellence for yourself and others.
May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, so that you will work for justice, equality, and peace.
May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation, and war, so that you will reach out your hand to comfort them and change their pain into joy.
May God bless you with the confidence to think that you can make a difference in the world, so that you will do the things which others tell you cannot be done.
May your integrity be a gift to the world and may the Spirit of God be with you always
May you have the wisdom and courage to always proclaim by your lives even more than by your words the goodness of God.
Recessional Song: Lord, I Need You
Lord,Icome,Iconfess,bowinghere,Ifindmyrest WithoutYou,Ifallapart You’retheOnethatguidesmyheart.
Refrain:Lord,IneedYou,oh,Ineedyou. EveryhourIneedYou. Myonedefense,myrighteousness,oh,God,howIneedyou. Wheresinrunsdeep,Yourgraceismore
WheregraceisfoundiswhereYouare. Whereyouare,LordIamfree. HolinessisChristinme.(R)
SoteachmysongtorisetoYouwhentemptationcomesmyway. AndwhenIcannotstandI’llfallonYou Jesus,you’remyhopeandstay.(R)
Reflection Mary Katherine Anne Daniel
Awards Presentation
Notre Dame Alumnae Award
Mrs. Erin Pratt Director of Upper School
Given to a member of the graduating class who exemplifies the philosophy portrayed in the words of the school song, “Love, Courage, High Ideals, Loyalty to the Standards of the School”
Aimee Willard Scholar Athlete Award
The Aimee Willard Scholar Athlete Award is given in memory of Aimee Willard, star athlete and team player of the Class of 1992. The recipient of this award, selected by the members of the Athletic and Physical Education Department, is an honor student and an outstanding athlete.
Sister Rose Carmel Award
Awarded to a member of the graduating class who, in the opinion of the faculty, has served the community quietly and effectively, with a mature sense of responsibility
Sister Mary Augusta Award for French
Presented to a graduating student who, throughout her study of French, has demonstrated consistent effort, enthusiasm, and a true love of the French language and culture
Irma Alonso Award for Spanish
Awarded to a member of the graduating class who, throughout her study of Spanish at Notre Dame, has consistently demonstrated a love of and enthusiasm for the Spanish language and culture
Sister Nancy Bonshock Social Studies Award
Given to a student who has a keen interest in Social Studies, a passion for justice, and love for the poor; who exemplifies the simplicity and courage of St. Julie Billiart; and who, by her example and through her faith, proclaimed “How Good is the Good God”
Sr. Mary Anne Broughton Religion Award
Given to a student who mirrors Sr. Mary Anne’s deep love of Saint Julie and her gentle manner. The recipient is committed to justice on both a local and a global level, and her actions demonstrate a “heart as wide as the world.”
Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award recognizes a student who embodied the mission of the Academy throughout her Upper School years by her “passion for justice and love for the poor.” In the spirit of St. Julie, with simplicity and joy, she has lived the gospel mandate of service with integrity and compassion.
Alma Mater
AlmaMater
Withheartsandmindsattunedtopraise,yourstandardswrought infaith,Nobility,loveandcourage,too--theguidingspiritofour youth,Yourhighidealsthatneverswerve,yourworksonobly planned,Thefriendshipsformed’neaththegoldandbluewill uniteus,NotreDame.
YourlaborsblessedbytheAlmightyHandofthelovingArchitect Areasasymbolofnoblelifewhereloveandsanctitygleam bright.OSeatofWisdom,Mothermild,weplaceourhopeinyou. Undyingloyaltywepledge,ObelovedNotreDame.
“Teach them what they need to know for life.”
St. Julie Billiart
